European leaders reacted with mixed feelings to the outcome of the French legislative election, which has resulted in a hung parliament and potential political paralysis. The far-right National Rally did not emerge as the strongest party, alleviating some fears among pro-European leaders. However, no political group holds a majority in the National Assembly, leading to concerns about governance.
France election results are out and the country's current political situation has raised several questions ahead of Paris Olympics 2024.
Bhavish Aggarwal, founder of Ola, has urged developers to transition to Ola Maps in a bold move aimed at challenging Google maps dominance. Aggarwal emphasised the benefits of using Ola Maps over Google maps, highlighting its innovative features and seamless integration capabilities.
TRAI's new tariff orders aim to reduce regulatory burden on DPOs in the TV industry. Changes include lifting NCF cap, allowing DPOs to charge based on paying capacity, and free-to-air channels now free on certain platforms. Discounts on a-la-carte channels permitted.
Scientists, including Johann Klages, discovered an ancient 1,000-mile river system beneath Antarctica from 40 million years ago. This finding, linked to Eocene epoch climate changes, provides insights into contemporary climate impacts and highlights mitigation efforts against rising temperatures.
New Sebi rules now permit equity-oriented ETFs and index funds tracking widely followed and non-bespoke indices to invest in accordance with the weightage of the constituents of the underlying index, subject to an overall cap of 35% of net asset value of the scheme in the group companies of the sponsor
Hyderabad-based Star Finserv India was offering the service under 'Progcap' (owned and operated by Desiderata Impact Ventures Private Limited). Polytex India, headquartered in Mumbai, was providing services under the 'Z2P' mobile application (owned and operated by Zaitech Technologies Private Limited).
Agrigento, a tourist spot in the Italian island of Sicily, is currently running into water scarcity due to its aqueducts drying up. This has led to hotels and inns at the island turning away tourists since they are not being able to guarantee them adequate water supply for their basic needs.
In the 2024-25 kharif season, paddy increased by 19.35% to 59.99 lakh hectare. Pulses rose to 36.81 lakh hectare, notably arhar. Maize reached 41.09 lakh hectare, oilseeds 80.31 lakh hectare. Sugarcane and cotton increased; jute-mesta decreased. Coarse cereals, Shree Anna reduced. Harvesting begins in September. Early monsoon onset in June, IMD forecasts above-normal June-September rainfall.
BlackRock, Mayfield, and NB Ventures, among others, chipped in, while some existing investors like Flipkart’s venture arm stayed away. Founder Rishi Vasudev notes profitable scale-up. Mensa Brands and GlobalBees refocus strategies. National roll-up space faces challenges; Lifelong India divested by Thrasio. Trase re-acquired by cofounders from Upscalio.
The evidence includes statements of 46 witnesses and statements of witnesses under section 164 of CrPC recorded before the magistrate, an official said.
Season 21 of "The Bachelorette" features Jenna Tran, bringing her "Jenn-ergy" as she seeks love among 25 bachelors. Tran, the first Asian American lead in 22 years, navigates pressures and aims for authenticity in her journey.
China has expressed its "utmost sincerity" in the consultations concerning the European Union's investigation into electric vehicle subsidies, the commerce ministry stated on Monday. The statement came in response to comments from an EU official, which China claims are "grossly inconsistent with the facts."
Indian benchmarks closed flat on Monday as gains from ITC, and RIL were offset by losses in HDFC Bank, and Titan. The S&P BSE Sensex closed 0.05% lower at 79,960, while the NSE Nifty50 index ended below the 24,350 level.
A 50-year-old woman lost her legs when a Panvel-Thane train ran over her at Belapur station, Navi Mumbai. She tumbled over the rails and was run over by a compartment. The train reversed after alarms raised by passengers, security guards, and police officers. CPRO Swapnil Nila confirmed the incident, and she was taken to MGM hospital.
"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" OTT release date is imminent on Netflix. The movie will be released for viewers in the US.
Israeli forces deepen penetration into Gaza City, intensifying battles and mass displacement during the nine-month war. Cease-fire and hostage release talks with Hamas progress. New evacuation orders force residents into tent camps. Civilian casualties rise amid artillery and tank fire. Northern Gaza heavily bombarded; residents live in shells of homes. Mediators strive for cease-fire.
Soon the Earth will come between the Sun and the Moon and it will create astronomical spectacles. As the Moon rotates around the Earth in an orbit, it will keep on changing its shape when seen from the Earth. Know about the Full Moon and the New Moon and the difference between the two. Also know what is Buck Moon, Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, or Wyrt Moon.
Kash Patel, pivotal in Trump's circle, may gain influence if Trump wins. Known for national security, Patel targets disloyal personnel, critiques intelligence. He’s on Truth Social's board, leads Fight with Kash, authored the Nunes Memo, served as Chief of Staff to Christopher Miller, wrote Government Gangsters, and plans media prosecution.
RKN Enterprises, a part of Godrej Enterprises Group, on Monday sold shares worth Rs 3,803 crore in Godrej Industries Ltd to members of Godrej Industries Group as part of the Godrej family settlement announced in April. According to the block deal data available on the BSE, RKN Enterprises offloaded a total of 4,25,83,272 shares, amounting to a 12.65 per cent stake in Godrej Industries.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued tariff orders and interconnection regulations to reduce the regulatory burden on distribution platform operators (DPOs) amidst the migration of pay-TV customers to other platforms. The regulator has lifted the cap on network capacity fee (NCF) and brought it under forbearance to allow DPOs the ability to charge customers based on their paying capacity. Earlier, the cap on NCF was Rs 130 for 200 channels and Rs 160 for over 200 channels.
The Great offers a captivating portrayal of Empress Catherine II of Russia. Known for its unique blend of historical events and modern humor, the series has garnered a significant following.
In its first phase by 2030, the country’s largest steel-maker intends to cut its emissions to 1.95 tonnes of CO2 for every tonne of steel produced. Its currently emits 2.36 tonne of CO2 for a tonne of steel.
Accenture acquired semiconductor firm Excelmax, adding 450 professionals and expanding into AI, automotive, and consumer devices. Following the XtremeEDA acquisition and $2.3 billion FY24 investments, CEO Patil cited new innovation opportunities. Group Chief Narain highlighted generative AI. Excelmax excels in design-to-layout execution, crucial for Accenture's comprehensive silicon solutions. Financial terms remain undisclosed.
